Pietenpol-List: Seeking Advice
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2001 3:23 am
Original Posted By: "Warren D. Shoun"
Dear Pietenpol Friends:My son (12 yrs old) and I have been discussing the possibility of building a Pietenpol for some time. We are even now building an RC model Pietenpol. However, we are trying to consider all of the possibilities for the future.We love the idea of a completely home-built plane, and the economics of the Pietenpol fit our needs well. However there is one problem: when the plane is finished, it will need to be parked/stored at an airfield, and that costs money (at least $80.00 per month). As my son notes, in five years we will have paid for another Pietenpol!To solve this problem, I read that some have considered a "folding wing" design - but have decided it would be almost impossible to do with a Pietenpol. My son believes it can be done, but I have reservations. Some have suggested buying a Kitfox, but this is a kit and does not have the "earthy" homebuilt appeal of a Pietenpol. I have considered the idea of a one-piece removable wing, but am unsure as to whether it would be possible. Am I missing something? Are there any options or avenues that my son and I have not considered?Any suggestiond or comments would be greatly appreciated......Robert Maynord________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 13:42:16 -0800
Dear Pietenpol Friends:My son (12 yrs old) and I have been discussing the possibility of building a Pietenpol for some time. We are even now building an RC model Pietenpol. However, we are trying to consider all of the possibilities for the future.We love the idea of a completely home-built plane, and the economics of the Pietenpol fit our needs well. However there is one problem: when the plane is finished, it will need to be parked/stored at an airfield, and that costs money (at least $80.00 per month). As my son notes, in five years we will have paid for another Pietenpol!To solve this problem, I read that some have considered a "folding wing" design - but have decided it would be almost impossible to do with a Pietenpol. My son believes it can be done, but I have reservations. Some have suggested buying a Kitfox, but this is a kit and does not have the "earthy" homebuilt appeal of a Pietenpol. I have considered the idea of a one-piece removable wing, but am unsure as to whether it would be possible. Am I missing something? Are there any options or avenues that my son and I have not considered?Any suggestiond or comments would be greatly appreciated......Robert Maynord________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 13:42:16 -0800